The fact is, one day, most of us are going to need long-term care. Maybe it will be due to aging, maybe we’ll fall ill,… Continue reading
Thank you for the commentary about our love for dogs and the hypocrisy of how we treat other animals (“Must love dogs, but for hogs… Continue reading
So many people will mow down the flourishing wild flowers that have blossomed in their overly manicured lives. The simple and free gifts of nature… Continue reading
As a long-time Federal scientist and member of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees I am very concerned about the effort to reclassify merit-based… Continue reading
It is with mixed feelings I have about the news that the Everett’s property tax levy failed. On the one hand, we the people could… Continue reading
Of all the reasons to love living in Snohomish County, the Centennial Trail is at the top. But like America’s amazing national parks, it’s on… Continue reading
Thanks to the Monroe City Council for not revoking the ban on cannabis stores in the city. (There’s one up on Trombley Road already anyway.)… Continue reading
I’ve tried watching some of Donald Trump’s recent public appearances, but I just can’t stand the endless lies and aspersions. He doesn’t dodge and weave… Continue reading
Janet St. Clair should, and deserves to be, our next Washington state senator. In addition to a long record of proven leadership on the Island… Continue reading
So, Everett’s Proposition 1 was soundly rejected (“Everett property tax masure appears headed for defeat,” The Herald, Aug. 6). Fair enough; no one ever goes… Continue reading
On behalf of South Whidbey Fire/EMS, I want to thank residents for supporting the recent fire district levy lid lift on the Aug. 6, election… Continue reading
Restoring the health and financial stability of the Marysville School District will take time, but with the state’s oversight and assistance, that process is happening… Continue reading
Sen. J.D. Vance’s comment about cats notwithstanding, his criticism about childless moms was a direct insult to me and my wife (may God rest her… Continue reading
Recently The Herald editors have been gnashing their teeth about their inability to maintain a staff of reporters and publish a decent paper. Let’s look… Continue reading
Hunting regulations Cruel practices allowed in Alaska On July 3 the National Parks Service issued a disastrous ruling that ought to infuriate every person who… Continue reading
With his announcement that he was dropping out of the presidential campaign President Biden did something that Donald Trump would never do. He put the… Continue reading
Dan Hazen’s commentary on humanity’s need to divide into camps in his story about being a bus rider was insightful until he got to the… Continue reading
I am avoiding the mistake of voting the party line. Here is a previous tidbit from KUOW titled, “Why is Rep. Dave Reichert leaving Congress?… Continue reading
I am not opposed to the idea of temporarily housing single mothers with children. I am, however, opposed to the location proposed by the city… Continue reading
As a retired federal employee, I am deeply concerned about the potential reimplementation of Schedule F and the politicization of our federal workforce. The Saving… Continue reading
